The highly anticipated launch of the new PeerJ Open Advances in Zoology journal is set to be guided by two distinguished Co-Editors-in-Chief: Professors Lesley Rogers and Michael Wink. This prestigious partnership marks the beginning of a new era for the Open Advances series, which aims to promote cutting-edge zoological research and address global challenges in the field.
With their extensive experience and outstanding contributions to zoological research, Professors Lesley Rogers and Michael Wink will provide intellectual leadership to the journal. Additionally, they will play pivotal roles in forming the Editorial Board and defining the key focus areas, or "global challenges," that the journal will address.
Professor Lesley Rogers, Professor Emeritus at the University of New England, Australia, is renowned for her groundbreaking discoveries in lateralization within the chick forebrain. Her impressive portfolio includes over 300 scientific papers and book chapters, 19 books, and numerous edited special issues covering brain, behavior, and evolution. As a founding member of the PeerJ Editorial Board, Professor Rogers has been actively involved in promoting women's roles in science and addressing biology and politics issues.
Professor Michael Wink, a Senior Professor at Universität Heidelberg, brings his expertise in ornithology, chemical ecology, and evolution to the Co-Editor-in-Chief position. He is renowned for his exceptional work in phylogeny, particularly in birds and owl molecular taxonomy and systematics. Professor Wink has published over 1200 original papers and more than 20 books, making him a highly productive and influential researcher.
PeerJ's Publishing Editor for the Open Advances series, Dr. Stephen Johnson, is enthusiastic about the collaboration, looking forward to working with Professors Lesley Rogers and Michael Wink in shaping the editorial board and defining the scope of PeerJ Open Advances in Zoology.
The Open Advances series, dedicated to removing financial barriers to scientific communication, prioritizes research addressing global challenges while ensuring equal opportunities for all researchers. As PeerJ believes in empowering scholars to tackle critical issues, the appointment of Lesley and Michael as Co-Editors-in-Chief reflects their commitment to advancing zoological research on a global scale.
As the journal focuses on the most significant global challenges in zoology, its scope will adapt with emerging questions, discoveries, and challenges. Professors Lesley Rogers and Michael Wink will work closely with the Editorial Board to identify initial challenges and facilitate the creation of an evidence base to address them effectively.
PeerJ Open Advances in Zoology and all journals within the Open Advances Series will uphold their commitment to remain fee-free, ensuring unfettered access to critical research for readers worldwide and removing financial barriers for authors.
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